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Tom Emmer, a current U.S. Congressman representing Minnesota’s 6th district, recently shared his perspectives and reactions on Twitter regarding various current affairs. Emmer, born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1961, replaced Michele Bachmann in Congress in 2015. He graduated from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and earned a JD from William Mitchell College of Law. Emmer resides in Delano, Minnesota.

On May 2, 2025, Emmer commented on President Donald Trump's commencement speech at a university event. He shared a tweet stating, "Bama grads are all for bringing back common sense & ditching wokeness! 'As long as I'm President, we will always protect women’s sports. Men will NOT play in women's sports.' Incredible commencement speech, President @realdonaldtrump!"

In another tweet later that day, Emmer addressed a testimony from the wife of Abrego Gracia, who described experiencing horrific violence. Emmer stated, "The testimony from Abrego Gracia’s wife, detailing the brutal beatings she endured, is horrifying. This is NOT a 'Maryland Dad.' Gracia is a VICIOUS criminal who was rightfully deported!"

Also on May 2, 2025, Emmer remarked on a positive trend in the nation’s employment statistics, writing, "The jobs report has exceeded expectations for the second consecutive month! Under President @realdonaldtrump, American workers continue to thrive and are prioritized."

Tom Emmer has played a significant role in U.S. politics, not only in the House of Representatives but also during his period serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011.